FOR MEMBERS OF THE POLITBURO OF THE CC RCP(b)

Comrade Kamenev,

Chicherin has sent the text of Hoover's reply.110 Chicherin proposes to release the American prisoners immediately. I agree. I propose to poll the members of the Politburo by telephone.

Regarding Kily, I propose first to inquire of Enukidze, who told me recently that a decision has already been made in the Presidium of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee—to release Kily. I think it may prove expedient to single out Kily from the general number, since he has been punished by court sentence. Consult with Chicherin. Perhaps it would be more expedient for Kily to be released before the others and on different grounds.

Regarding publishing information about our negotiations in Riga with director Brown, I think it should not be done until at least the first stage of these negotiations has been concluded.

5-VIII-21

Lenin

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